Window construction



April 1, 1958 w. STUCKEY WINDOW CONSTRUCTION 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 FiledApril 26, 1957 INVENTOR. I

wl LLIAM STUCKEY April 1, 1958 w. STUCKEY 2,828,512

WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed April 26, 1957 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR.WILLIAM ST'ucKEY JEWg-B LE Q BY wmw vgw ATTORNEYS United States PatentThis invention relates to windows, and more particularly to a window ofthe type wherein no sash frames are employed.

A main object of the invention is to provide an improved window of thesashless type, said window being simple in construction, being easy toinstall, and being attractive in appearance.

A further object of the invention is to provide an improved window ofthe sash less type which involves inexpensive components, which isdurable in construction, which is easy to open and close, and which ishighly effective in excluding rain, cold air, dust, or other undesirablesubstances in the atmosphere.

Further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparentfrom the following description and claims, and from the accompanyingdrawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an improved sashless windowconstructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the components of the window of Figure1, shown in separated positions.

Figure 3 is an enlarged vertical cross sectional view taken on line 3--3of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a vertical cross sectionalview, similar to Figure 3, butshowing the lower window pane element in an elevated position.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary horizontal cross sectional view taken on line55 of Figure 3.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary horizontal cross sectional view taken on line66 of Figure 3.

Referring to the drawings, 11 generally designates a double window framecontaining a pair of side-by-side windows according to the presentinvention. The window frame 11 comprises the horizontal head jamb 12secured to the outside vertical jamb members 13 and the intermediatevertical jainb member 14. The frame 11 also comprises the horizontalbottom sill member 15.

Each of the window units provided in the frame 11 is substantiallyidentical. Thus, the window unit illustrated comprises a top window pane16 and a bottom pane 17. Secured to the opposing inside surfaces of theitheir lower ends with upwardly facing notched portions 20, 29 in whichthe lower corner portions of the windowpane 16 are receivable, the sidemarginal portions of the window pane being engaged against the verticaledges of the notches 19, 19. Secured to the opposing inside surfaces ofthe jamb members 13 and 14 are respective vertical filler strips 21, 21,which are engaged against the side marginal portions of the window pane16 and notches 19', 19.

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As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a horizontal stop strip 22 is secured tothe bottom surface of the head jamb 12 between the top ends of thevertical guide strips 18, 18, the top marginal portion of the windowpane 16 being engaged against the horizontal stop strip 22, and beingsecured thereagainst by a horizontal retaining strip 23 secured to theundersurface of head jamb 12 externally adjacent to the window pane 16.Y

The lower portions of the vertical guide strips 18 are provided withvertical forward edges 24 which are in alignment with the forward edgesof the retaining strips 21, 21. The bottom window pane 17 is slidablyengaged against the vertical forward edges 24, 24 of the guide strips18, 18 and is retained thereagainst by additional vertical guide strips25, 25 secured to the opposing inside surfaces of the vertical jambmembers 13 and 14.

As shown in Figure 3, the window pane elements 16 and 17 overlapslightly at the intermediate portion of the window when the window paneelements are in their closed positions, and are slightly offset, thelower window pane member. 17 being spaced from the upper window panemember 16 substantially by the horizontal width of the retaining strips21, 21, as is clearly shown in Figures 3 and 4.

A tubular weather strip or filler member 26 of resilient deformablematerial is provided, said tubular member being engageable in the spacebetween the lower marginal portion of the upper window pane and theupper marginal portion of the lower window pane, in the mannerillustrated in Figure 3, to seal the space between the window panes whenso desired. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the weather strip member 26 isprovided with a horizontal flange element 27 which is engageable on thetop edge of the lower window pane member 17 to properly position theweather strip member and to insure proper support therefor. The flange27 also provides a means for releasing the weather strip element 26 andremoving same from between the window pane elements when so desired.

The forward vertical guide strips 25, 25 are formed at their upperportions with notches 28 opposing the notches l9 and defining spaces forreceiving the side marginal portions of the lower window pane elements17 and for storing said lower window pane element in an elevatedposition, as shown in dotted view in Figure 4. As is clearly shown inFigures 3 and 4, the notches 28 are substantially triangular in shape,comprising the substantially horizontal edge portions 29 and theinclined, upwardly extending edge portions 30. The notches 28 are ofsufficient vertical height to receive the side marginal portions of thelower window pane 17, as above explained, and to support the lowerwindow pane in the slightly inclined position shown in dotted view inFigure 4, wherein the upper corner portions of the lower window panerest against the top portions of the retaining strips 21, 21.

The guide strips 25 are formed adjacent the forward ends of thehorizontal notch edges 29 with recesses 32 in which are pivotedrespective hook members'33 which are engageable with the top edge of thelower window pane 17 when said window pane is in its closed position,

as shown in Figure 3. The hooks 33 are employed to lock the lowerwindowpane in closed position, and are accessible from inside thebuilding in which the windows are installed, it being understood thatthe view of Figures 1 and 2 is taken from the inside of the building.

Secured to the inside surfaces of the guide strips 25, 25 are sealingstrips 34, 34, said sealing strips including weather strip elements 35of felt, or other suitable deformable sealing material, said elements 35.sealingly engaging the side marginal portions of the lower window Ineach of the window assembliespone or bothof the vertical guide strips 25may be formed with a horizontal slot 36 in which is slidably mounted asupporting bar 37, the bar 37 being slidable beneath the bottom edge ofthe window pane 17, when said window pane member is in elevatedposition, as shown in Figure 4, whereby to support the windowpaneelement in said elevated position. As shown'in Figure 3,'the supportbar 37 is disposed behind the sealing strip 34 and .is retained therebyin the slof'36.

Obvious'ly,only a single support bar 37 may be employed with each windowassembly, the Support bar being preferably provided in the verticalguide strip 25 associated with'the center vertical jamb member 14,asshown in Figures 1 and. 2.

'The lower marginal portion of the bottom window. pane member 17 hassuitably cementedto the mid portion thereof'a handgrip block 39, ofplateiglass,.or the like, serving'as a handle for raising and loweringthe lower Window pane member 17.

As above'exp'lained,'the lower windowpane member 17 may "bear timesstored in an elevated. out-of-the-way position, shown in dotted view inFigure 4, by engaging the side marginal portions thereof in the notches28 of the 'vertical guide strips 25. Suitable screen members may beinserted in the window in place of the lower window, pane member17, thescreen members being receivable inthe positions formerly occupied by thelower window pane members 17.

When employed in its normal manner, the lower window'pane member 17 maybe locked in lowered position by means of the'hook members 33, 33, asabove described, and the space between the window pane members 16 and 17may be sealed by employing atubular horizontal'weather strip member 26,as above explained. Under mild'weather conditions, the'window panemember 17 maybe partially raised, as shown in Figure 4, and may besupported in'el'evated position by the locking bar- 37fthe locking barbeing provided withan enlarged head portion 40 which'protrudes from theslot 36, where by the locking bar may be manually moved either to supporting position'or to inoperative position. The window pane element 17may be raised or lowered by means of its handle member 39, as abovedescribed.

The vertical guide strips 25 are preferably notched out at their topcorner portions, as shown at 42, 42 to provide recesses for receivingthe end portions of window shades, or for receiving window shadebrackets for supporting the window shade end portions.

While a specific embodiment. of an improved sashless window structurehas been disclosed in the foregoing description, it will be understoodthat various modifications within the spirit of the inventionrnay occurto those skilled in the art. Therefore it is intended that nolimitations be placed on the invention except as defined by the scope ofthe appended claims.

What is claimed is:

l. A window structure comprising a rectangular window frame havingverticalside members, a horizontal top member, and a horizontal sillmember, respective first vertical guide strips secured to said sidemembers, said guide strips being formed with notches at their upperportions to define respective seats, a first vertical window paneengaged against said guide strips and having its side marginal portionsreceived in said seats, the lower portion of said strips having verticalforward edges, a second vertical window pane disposedadjacent saidforward edges, respective filler strips secured 'to'said side membersand securing'said first window pane in said seats, and respectiveadditional vertical guide strips secured to said side members forwardlyadjacent the side marginal portions of said second window pane, wherebysaidsecond window pane is vertically slidable between "said forwardedges and said additional'vertical guide Strips. v V

2. A window structure comprising a rectangularwindow frame havingvertical side members, a horizontal top member, and a horizontal sillmember, respective first vertical guide strips secured to said sidemembers, said guide strips being formed with notches at their upperportions to define respective seats, a first vertical window paneengaged against said guide strips and having its side marginal portionsreceived in said seats, the lower portions of said strips havingvertical forward edges, a second vertical window panedisposed adjacentsaid forward edges, respective filler strips secured to said sidemembers substantially-in vertical alignment with said forward edges andsecuring said first window .pane in said seat, respective additionalvertical guide strips secured to said side members forwardly "adjacentthe side marginal portions of said second window pane, whereby saidsecond window pane is vertically slidable between said forward edges andsaid additional vertical guide strips, and horizontally slidable meanson the lower portion of .at least oneof saidadditional guide stripssupportingly engageable at times beneath said second window pane.

'3. A window structure comprising a rectangular win- .dow frame havingvertical side members, a horizontal top member, anda horizontal sillmember, respective first vertical guide strips secured to said sidemembers, said guide strips being formed with notches at their upperportions todefine respective seats, a first vertical window pane engagedagainst saidguide strips and having its side marginal. portions'receivedin said seats, the lower portions of said stripshaving vertical forwardedges, a second vertical window pane disposed adjacent said forwardedges, respective retaining strips secured to said side memberssubstantially in vertical alignment with said forward edges and securingsaid first window pane in said seat, respective additional verticalguide strips secured to said. side members forwardly adjacent the sidemarginal portions of said second window pane, whereby said secondwindowv pane is vertically slidable between said forward edges and saidadditional vertical guide strips, and

horizontally slidable means on the lower portion of at least one of saidadditional guide strips supportingly engageable at times beneath saidsecond window pane, the upper; portions of said additional guide stripsbeing formed with notches facing said seats, said last-named notcheseing formed and arranged to at times receive the side marginal portionsofsaid additional window pane and -to.support same. in a'fully elevatedposition.

4. A window structure comprising a rectangular window frame havingvertical side members, a horizontal top member,-and a.horizontal sillmember, respective first vertical guidest'rips secured to said sidemembers, said guide strips being formed with notches at their upperportions to define respective seats, a first vertical window paneengaged against said guide strips and having its side marginal portionsreceived in said seats, the lower portions of said strips havingvertical forward edges, a second vertical window pane disposed adjacentsaid forward edges, respective retaining strips secured to said sidemembers substantially in vertical alignment with said forward edgesandsecuring said first window pane in said seats, respective additionalvertical guide strips secured to said s'ide'members forwardly adjacentthe side marginal portions of said second Window pane, whereby saidsecond windowpane is vertically slidable between said forwarde'dges andsaid additional vertical guide strips, horizontally slidable means onthe lower portion of.at least one of said additional guide stripssupportin'gly engageable at times beneath said second window pane,-the-upper portions of said additional guide strips being formed withnotches facing said seats, said last-named notches beingformed andarranged to at times receive the side marginal portions of saidadditional window pane and to support the same in a fully formedandarrangedto lochingly engage the top edge of said second window pane whensaid second pane is in a fully lowered position.

5. A window structure comprising a rectangular window frame havingvertical side members, a horizontal top member, and a horizontal sillmember, respective first vertical guide strips secured to said sidemembers, said guide strips being formed with notches at their upperportions to define respective seats, a first vertical window paneengaged against said guide strips and having its side marginal portionsreceived in said seats, the lower portions of said strips havingvertical forward edges, a second vertical window pane disposed adjacentsaid forward edges, respective vertical retaining strips secured to saidside members substantially in vertical alignment with said forward edgesand securing said first window pane in said seats, respective additionalvertical guide strips secured to said said members forwardly adjacentthe side marginal portions of said second window pane, whereby saidsecond window pane is vertically slidable between said forward edges andsaid additional vertical guide strips, horizontally slidable means onthe lower portion of at least one of said additional guide stripssupportingly engageable at times beneath said second Window pane, theupper portions of said additional guide strips being formed with notchesfacing said seats, said last-named notches being formed and arranged toat times receive the side marginal portions of said additional windowpane and to support same in a fully elevated position, a tubularresilient weather strip element engageable between the lower marginalportion of said first window pane and the top marginal portion of saidsecond window pane and being provided with a flange engaging on the topedge of said second pane, and hook means pivoted to the intermediateportions of said additional guide strips and formed and arranged tolockingly engage the top edge of said second window pane adjacent theends of said flange when said second window pane is in a fully loweredposition.

No references cited.

